Lindsy
Every Lindsy since 1919 — 2,158 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lindsy
Lindsy is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1919, 2,158 American babies have been named Lindsy. Its peak came in 1982, when 129 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lindsy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lindsy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,909 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,518 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,848 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,261 | — | — |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,108 | — | — |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,802 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,502 | — | — |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,612 | — | — |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,243 | — | — |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,039 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,881 | — | — |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,540 | — | — |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,477 | — | — |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,605 | — | — |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,263 | — | — |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,220 | — | — |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,082 | — | — |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,237 | — | — |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,526 | — | — |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,572 | — | — |
| 2001 | 31 | #4,071 | — | — |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,314 | — | — |
| 1995 | 59 | #2,270 | — | — |
| 1990 | 81 | #1,790 | — | — |
| 1985 | 118 | #1,196 | — | — |
| 1980 | 62 | #1,778 | — | — |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,351 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lindsy in 2025?
Lindsy did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Lindsy?
2,158 babies have been named Lindsy in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lindsy most popular?
Lindsy peaked in 1982, when 129 newborns received the name.
Is Lindsy a boy or girl name?
Lindsy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lindsy rising or falling?
Lindsy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.